THE Lake District is one of the UK's most stunning natural areas, and as such is a regular first choice for many domestic holidays, with millions of visitors per year. Can you go to the Lake District?

The Lake District is one of 15 national parks in the UK, and as such is often teeming with visitors at this time of year. Annual patrons top 15 million per year, as the national park boasts some of the country's most stunning landscapes.

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Can you go to the Lake District?

Boris Johnson's Sunday address reopened a portion of the UK, with select businesses allowed to return to work and "unlimited" exercise on the cards.

People may now sunbathe in local parks, and enjoy long walks outdoors, but people hoping to spend their time amongst the Lake District fells face disappointment.

While the latest rules would permit visits to the Cumbrian park, officials have closed all of its car parks to visitors.

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Mr Leafe added the national park would reopen when the "time is right".

He said: "So for now, we’re asking people not to rush back to the Lake District - help protect our communities, the fells will still be here when this passes.

“Campsites, hotels, restaurants and many businesses across the Lake District remain closed."

"When the time is right, we look forward to welcoming visitors back to the Lake District and have been working with partners to put measures in place that will help keep people safe, such as new car park information and availability to help plan ahead.

“For now, we ask everyone who lives in and visits the Lake District to act responsibly, continue to observe social distancing and stay safe.”

While the park remains closed, some of the LDNP Authority-operated car parks have opened with social distancing measures.

Park officials will patrol them regularly, and any red marked lots will be closed off.